buying a home

How to Show 20 Homes in 10 Hours

20 homes in 10 hours

Actually, it’s not too tough to show two homes an hour if they’re within the same community. The real challenge is when you have to go from one end of the Twin Cities to the other. I was working with a recent out-of-town buyer where they were looking at several suburbs for their next home. [...]

Why do buyers have issues with the Buyer’s Representation Agreement?

There are at least two issues Buyers have with the Buyer Representation Agreement. The first is the following line, Buyer shall pay Broker, as Broker’s compensation ____% of the selling price of the property or $____, whichever is greater, when Buyer closes the Purchase, if: A: Buyer Purchases or agrees to Purchase a property before the [...]

Using the Listing Agent Will Get Me a Better Price

Instead of writing the same thing I’ve said before I thought I would provide a few links to previous blog posts I’ve written concerning the myth of contacting the Listing Agent to get a better deal on a home. …the Listing Agent represents the Seller and will try to get the seller the most money [...]

Why I Don’t Push Buyers Into Buying a Home

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One of the biggest reasons I don’t push buyers into buying a home I’m showing is I can’t read their mind. There are times where I’ve shown a home thinking, “this seems like a really good one for this person,” only to find out they’ve decided to pass on it due to location or something [...]

A 50 Year Old Home is not like buying a New Home

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It’s not like buying a 10 or 20 year old home for that matter either. Here are a few things that happen to homes over the course of time. These items can happen to any age of home even in the first year! Overflowed toilet and/or bathtub Water in the basement from heavy rain ground [...]

When to get pre-approved for a mortgage

When to get pre-approved for a mortgage

I don’t have enough fingers on my hands to tell you how many times someone has tried to buy a home without getting pre-approved for a loan only to find out they can’t get a loan or don’t qualify for the amount the home is listed at. It is absolutely imperative that you get pre-approved [...]

Top 20 Hints for Home Buyers

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Buy a home that easily allows you to achieve your other financial goals. Be aware how the present home purchase fits into and influences your current financial direction and destination, including saving for retirement. Get your personal finance in order before you buy. You should make your saving, investment and insurance plans before you buy. [...]

How much can I afford for a house?

How much can I afford for a house?

When you’re looking to make a large purchase, such as a car, an appliances or even furniture one of the first questions asked is, “What is your budget?” or “How much can you afford to spend?” and this is also true when looking to buy a home. In some cases you may not be sure [...]

How to Get a Good Buy in Any Market

Seek hidden opportunities to add value – Making cosmetic changes such as painting, tearing up dingy carpeting, refinishing hardwood floors, replacing outdated cabinets and appl.ices and installing new landscaping are not difficult projects and can increase value rather quickly. Buy when others are scared to buy - Buy when inventory is high to take advantage of [...]

Characteristics of Good Real Estate Agents

Good Agents educate you - Your agent knows the home buying process and takes the time to explain each step so you always understand what’s happening. Good Agents don’t make decisions for you - Your agent always explains what your options are so you can make wise decisions regarding your best course of action Good Agents recommend [...]

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Eric Hempler is a Minnesota Realtor with the Agent Referral Network and works in conjunction with RE/MAX Advantage Plus on the Minnesota Real Estate Team.